they now lead baltimore by a full game in the east. >>> in chicago the reds became the first team in baseball to clinch a playoff spot. rookie henry rodriguez breaks the game open in the seven inning. reds beat the cubs, 5-3. >>> in washington, the amazing turn around story for the nationals continues. they also clinched a playoff spot beating the dodgers 4-1. for the first time since fdr was president, there will be postseason baseball in our nation's capitol. in golf, everyone trying to beat rory mcilroy, and tiger woods is in a good position to do that shooting a 4 under par 66 to tie for the lead on thursday. he'll start today's second round three shots ahead of mcilroy. >>> that's an early look at sports on "early today." i'm mario solis. >>> which singer was busted at the border with drugs? and which new film will finish at the top at the box office this weekend? your early morning entertainment headlines are straight ahead. >>> plus, another big day for the couple all of america roots for. you're watching "early today." >>> we've got some cooler air trying to work into the nor